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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.40, 611.67 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.40, 611.67 and 245.75 is: 368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.40 : 611.67 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.40/611.67 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.40x = 611.67 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.40x = 150,314.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,314.84/408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.06

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